Finding the Third Proportional to 33,534 and 68,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,534 and 68,526 is: 140,031.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,534 : 68,526 = 68,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,534/68,526 = 68,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,534x = 68,526 × 68,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,534x = 4,695,812,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,695,812,676/33,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,031.39
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